Lin Chun-hsien
Lin Chun-hsien is a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker in Taiwan, known for his advocacy for strengthening Taiwan's national defense capabilities. Recently, he has been in the news proposing amendments to the National Defense Act, focusing on requiring technology transfers in international arms cooperation to bolster Taiwan's defense industry and ensure national security in the face of growing threats, particularly from China.
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Lin defeated fellow DPP Legislator Chen Ting-fei by more than 2 percentage points in the party's primary.
DPP’s Chen Ting-fei to run for Tainan mayor
Taiwan· 2026-01-15
Lin Chun-hsien supported the idea of amending the National Defense Act to enhance Taiwan's arms production.
EDITORIAL: Expanding domestic arms productionTaiwan· 2026-01-15
DPP legislators Lin Chun-hsien and Chen Ting-fei are vying to represent the party in the mayoral race in the traditional DPP stronghold.
Tsai Yi-yu wins DPP poll for Chiayi County nomineeTaiwan· 2026-01-15
DPP legislators Lin Chun-hsien and Chen Ting-fei are vying to represent the DPP in the mayoral race in the traditional DPP stronghold.
Lawmaker Tsai Yi-yu to run for DPP in Chiayi CountyTaiwan· 2026-01-14DPP Legislator Lin Chun-hsien said he successfully promoted direct flights from Tainan to Kamamoto and Okinawa in Japan.
Lawmakers call for 24-hour international airport in southern TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-07
DPP Legislator Lin Chun-hsien said that Hoklo is the mother tongue of the majority of people in Taiwan and the soul of Taiwanese culture.
Advocates call for a dedicated body to promote HokloTaiwan· 2025-10-30
DPP Legislator Lin Chun-hsien stated that change is needed for the party’s caucus.
‘Time for reshuffle,’ Lai says after recall failuresTaiwan· 2025-08-28
DPP Legislator Lin Chun-hsien said yesterday that the party would review its policies and bounce back.
ELECTION FALLOUT: DPP takes stock after recall lossesTaiwan· 2025-08-24
Lin Chun-hsien proposed immediate vehicle impoundment and fines for unlicensed driving.
Proposals target unlicensed drivers - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-05-31
Deadlines for petitions against DPP lawmakers Lin Chun-hsien are on June 10.
KMT-backed recall bids expected to be too late: sourceTaiwan· 2025-05-31
DPP Legislator Lin Chun-hsien urged the Ministry of Agriculture to ease the limit on financial status eligibility for elderly farmer welfare allowance.
Lower elderly farmer allowance eligibility urgedTaiwan· 2025-05-25
Lin Chun-hsien is a DPP legislator who discussed the proposed amendment to the Highway Act.
EV owners to pay road maintenance fees from 2030Taiwan· 2025-05-13
Lin Chun-hsien is a Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker who was targeted in the recall vote petitions.
KMT Keelung branch chairman detained in recall probeTaiwan· 2025-05-09
Lin Chun-hsien is a DPP legislator who was also targeted in a recall campaign with forged signatures.
KMT staffers prosecuted for Tainan recall fraudTaiwan· 2025-05-08
Democratic Progressive Party’s Legislator Lin Chun-hsien questioned the necessity of pushing the bill now.
Not the time for a news bargaining act: ministerTaiwan· 2025-05-01
Lin Chun-hsien is a DPP legislator involved in a separate investigation into recall campaigns.
KMT Taipei office searched amid signatures probeTaiwan· 2025-04-17
Lin Chun-hsien stated that the incident is no longer a domestic political issue but an international one.
KMT urged to condemn Sung’s references to NazisTaiwan· 2025-04-16
Lin Chun-hsien stated that the incident is now an international issue and called for a sincere apology from the KMT.
Nazi armband protest in recall petition case draws criticismTaiwan· 2025-04-16Lin Chun-hsien is a Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker whose recall petition was found to have fraudulent signatures.
Two KMT defendants detained in recall fraud investigationTaiwan· 2025-03-21
Lin Chun-hsien is a DPP lawmaker from Tainan who reported more than 3,000 questionable petition signatures during the recall petitions review.
Tainan prosecutors investigate signatures in recall petitionsTaiwan· 2025-03-20
Legislator Lin Chun-hsien asked Cho to comment on the first-ever case of the NIA revoking the legal status of a Chinese residing in Taiwan.
Chinese influencer’s residency revoked - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-03-13
Lin Chun-hsien is a DPP legislator involved in the recall petition issue.
Nineteen recall cases pass reviewTaiwan· 2025-02-27
DPP legislators Chiu Chih-wei and Lin Chun-hsien said that part of the budget would go toward increased arms procurements from the US.
DPP proposes change to defense actTaiwan· 2025-02-24